What You Need

4-1/2

cups
prepared fruit (buy about 3 lb. fully ripe nectarines)

1/4

cup
fresh lemon juice

7-1/2

cups
sugar, measured into separate bowl

1/2

tsp.
butter or margarine

1

pouch
CERTO Fruit Pectin

Make It

BRING boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.

Every once in a while, you may find that your jam does not set the way you expected. If your efforts resulted in a runny batch, try our Remake Directions to improve your finished jam. If your jam still doesn't set, you can always use it as a glaze or syrup.